Hi, I would like to conclude this thread with my final choice for those who are interested.
My system:
Meridian 206/24, Audio Research SL-16, Classe CA-401, Thiel 2.4
I had at the time listened to 5 cables:
Cardas Golden Cross and Golden Reference; MIT850; Kimber Monocle xl. and my own Gryphone Redline reference.
Golden Cross has too much bass and warmth.
Golden Reference has great timings and rhythms but a little forward in the mid-highs at high volume.
MIT is toooo sweet!
Kimber is lively with good dynamic and is almost right. But a bit forward as the Golden reference and in high volume.
My Gryphone has the best dynamic and air! (silver and gold conductors.) But way too forward for my system!
AudioQuest Volcano sounds very different from the rest by being the most laid back! Almost too neutral! I found it has less impact then any of the others at first but in time it allows me to listen deeper into the music. The distribution of tonal range is very even. I am able to hear more background instruments that were overshadowed by the more dynamic sounding cables. I can also get higher volume but no fatigues.
I am happy with my purchase
